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question 415

Multiple Choice

Based on U.S. income data from 2011, the bottom fifth of all families received approximately what percent of all income?

• A)48.9 percent
• B)21.3 percent
• C)8.6 percent
• D)3.8 percent

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Definitions:

Present Value

The contemporary valuation of future monetary sums or cash flow chains, determined by a designated rate of return.

Probability

A measure of the likelihood that an event will occur, expressed as a number between 0 and 1.

Time Value

The principle that having money now is more valuable than the same sum in the future because of its ability to earn more over time.

Money

A medium of exchange that facilitates the transfer of goods and services and serves as a measure of value and a store of wealth.